Functional Neurological Disorder: Advanced Case Studies Session
- This course is intended for those who have previously completed the Functional Neurological Disorder: From Symptoms to Solutions course.
Advanced Case Studies Session:
This in-depth case studies short course will provide an interactive experience for the learner to identify appropriate outcome measures and assessments for pediatric and adult patients with FND experiencing a variety of symptoms. Facilitators will progress learners through four case studies to develop discipline-specific and interdisciplinary plans of care, intervention adjustments, goal setting and discharge planning. Upon conclusion of this course, learners will be able to confidently manage patients with FND at various levels of care, severity and symptoms to impart patients with the strategies, modifications and skills to return to the community.
DATES AND DELIVERY METHODS
The advanced case studies session (March 24, 2026, 4:00 - 6:00 PM CT) will be held live on a virtual video conference platform. Due to the interactive nature of this event, virtual attendance is required and this session will not be made available on-demand.
FACILITATORS
Alexandra Antalis, MS, CCC-SLP, Anqi Jiang, PT, DPT, MM, MT-BC, Abigail Jones, PT, DPT, Shannon La Penna, PT, DPT, Haleigh Nierman, MS, OTR/L, Sarah Peters, MOT, OTR/L, Hannah Redd, PT, DPT, NCS & Olivia Rotelle, OTR/L, OTD
AUDIENCE
Advanced Practice Nurses, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Social Work and Speech Language Pathologists. Please see the brochure for Continuing Education for accreditation details.
LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the virtual advanced case studies session, participants will be able to:
1. Identify appropriate patient-provider and interprofessional communication skills and strategies when providing care for patients with FND.
2. Develop interdisciplinary plans of care for patients with FND through discipline-specific, evidence-based and supported outcome measures and assessment tools, goal setting and discharge planning.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
To successfully complete the live, virtual advanced case studies session, participants will need to attend the live activity on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, attest to your attendance and complete an evaluation at the conclusion of the course through the Academy Learning Portal by Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
Occupational Therapy:
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID 13863. This distance learning interactive course is offered at 2.0 contact hours, 0.2 CEUs [intermediate level, foundational knowledge/OT service delivery]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.Physical Therapy:
This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 2.0 self-study Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by the California and New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This course has been approved for 2.0 self-study on 7/31/2025.
Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.
Speech-Language Pathology:
